Update: Trump highlights his own record at midterm Republican convention

France 24 — English has reported on “Update: Trump highlights his own record at midterm Republican convention,” presenting it as the central development in the source material available for this brief.

President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress following November. The report also notes that It reflected Trump’s apparent calculation that he needs bold moves to revive Republicans’ chances as Democrats try to take advantage of his low approval ratings in close races across the country. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington DC.

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